ABA criticizes Bush’s illegal torture policies.

Two American Bar Association committees say that “President Bush’s recent order on CIA interrogations of terror suspects should be overturned” as it still permits harsh treatment in violation of international treaties. “The CIA should follow the same rigorous standards adopted by the military that are intended, in part, to ensure that captured U.S. soldiers are extended the same protections,” according to an ABA resolution expected to be adopted next week. “The CIA should not be exempted from rules that guide even our armed forces,” ABA president Karen Mathis said.